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enCoastal Empire Montessori Charter School Peace Pole eventhttp://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-03-03/coastal-empire-montessori-charter-school-peace-pole-event
<div><img src="http://sav-cdn.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/story_slideshow_thumb/PeacePole.jpg" alt="" title="" class="imagecache imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb imagecache-default imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb_default" width="280" height="186" /></div><p>The entire Coastal Empire Montessori Charter School student body, around 300 students, participated in a Peace Pole event on Friday, Feb. 28, 2015.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The students placed painted rocks around the Peace Pole and tied mult-colored ribbons from the Peace Pole as they focus on this year's theme, which is "Harmony."</p>
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http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-03-03/coastal-empire-montessori-charter-school-peace-pole-event#commentsYour Good NewsSavannah Morning NewsCoastalCharter schoolEducationEducation in the United StatesMontessori educationPeace poleSavannah Morning NewsXMLTue, 03 Mar 2015 20:23:25 +0000Savannah Morning News1085716 at http://savannahnow.comSavannah Tree Foundation celebrate Georgia Arbor Dayhttp://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/savannah-tree-foundation-celebrate-georgia-arbor-day
<div><img src="http://sav-cdn.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/story_slideshow_thumb/SoutbridgeGardenClubArborDayplanting_0.jpg" alt="" title="" class="imagecache imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb imagecache-default imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb_default" width="280" height="218" /><img src="http://sav-cdn.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/story_slideshow_thumb/SouthbridgeBlvdTreeplanting.jpg" alt="" title="" class="imagecache imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb imagecache-default imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb_default" width="280" height="188" /></div><p class="MsoNormal">The Savannah Tree Foundation and local partners will celebrate Georgia Arbor Day. Community members are invited to participate in a variety of tree planting events to honor Arbor Day and help grow the tree canopy. Tree planting events include activities on Feb. 20 at Southbridge, Feb. 21 at W.E. Honey Park in Thunderbolt and Harmon Street at the W.W. Law Center, and on Feb. 28 at the Curtis V. Cooper Health Care Center.</p><p class="MsoNormal">The Southbridge Garden Club recognized Arbor Day with a program led by the Savannah Tree Foundation including a tree planting on Southbridge Boulevard. The tree planting took place Feb. 20 at 10 a.m.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> The Savannah Tree Foundation will also give away live oak trees to participants.</p>http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/savannah-tree-foundation-celebrate-georgia-arbor-day#commentsYour Good NewsSavannah Morning NewsHealthLaborSocial IssuesArbor DayArbor DayCurtis CooperE. Honey ParkGeography of GeorgiaGeography of the United StatesGeorgiaGeorgiaGeorgia's Arbor DayHealthLaborOtoe County, NebraskaSavannah Morning NewsSavannah, GeorgiaSocial IssuesTreesFri, 20 Feb 2015 19:42:40 +0000Savannah Morning News1084772 at http://savannahnow.comBoy Scouts celebrate capital campaign progresshttp://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/boy-scouts-celebrate-capital-campaign-progress
<div><img src="http://sav-cdn.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/story_slideshow_thumb/DSC_3670.jpg" alt="" title="" class="imagecache imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb imagecache-default imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb_default" width="280" height="185" /></div><p>The Coastal Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America, is in the midst of a capital campaign that is on its way to achieving the goal of $4 million to build and enhance facilities to serve thousands of scouts in Southeast Georgia.&nbsp;</p><p>Plans include a new service center to be built adjacent to I-95 just south of Richmond Hill. &nbsp;The service center will provide convenient access to the entire Council area which covers 21 counties. &nbsp;The Council’s two camps, Camp Tolochee in Brunswick and the Black Creek Scout Reservation near Sylvania, will see a number of projects that will enhance the camping experience for weekend and summer campers.</p><p>Campaign co-chairs are Patrick T. O’Connor and Jim Turner. &nbsp;Commenting on the progress, O’Connor said, “The theme of our campaign is ‘Building Tomorrow’s Leaders Today’. &nbsp;I can’t think of a more important investment than that. &nbsp;It has been exciting to be involved as the community has responded by pledging more than $1 million already. &nbsp;There is a matching gift challenge by an anonymous donor, so we are excited to see how far we’ve come toward reaching our goal.” &nbsp;Jim Turner added, “This capital campaign is not really about building facilities. &nbsp;It’s about building lives.”&nbsp;</p><p>Projects to be built along with the service center are a much needed dining hall at Black Creek, a salt water dock and eating pavilion at Camp Tolochee, and an administration building/health center and a climbing tower which will serve the Black Creek Scout Reservation. &nbsp;</p>&nbsp;http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/boy-scouts-celebrate-capital-campaign-progress#commentsYour Good NewsSavannah Morning NewsBrunswickAmericaCamp TolocheeGeorgiaJim TurnerLocal councils of the Boy Scouts of AmericaPatrick T. O'ConnorQuotationSavannah Morning NewsSoutheast GeorgiaUSDXMLFri, 20 Feb 2015 19:35:58 +0000Savannah Morning News1084771 at http://savannahnow.com Kitchenware Outfitters makes donation to Boy Scoutshttp://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/kitchenware-outfitters-makes-donation-boy-scouts
<div><img src="http://sav-cdn.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/story_slideshow_thumb/1_8.JPG" alt="" title="" class="imagecache imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb imagecache-default imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb_default" width="280" height="224" /></div><p>On Feb. 14, Kitchenware Outfitters, located in Savannah in the Twelve Oaks Shopping Center by Publix, celebrated the Boy Scouts of America’s 105th Birthday by generously donating 10 percent of the entire day’s purchases to the Coastal Georgia Council Boy Scouts of America. &nbsp;</p><p>Owners of Kitchenware Outfitters, David and Barbara Freeman wanted to show their thanks and appreciation to Boy Scouts for 105 years of helping develop young men into tomorrow’s leaders. David said, “Being a Life Scout has made a tremendous impact for the good in my adult life. I just wanted to give back to Scouting for all it has done for me.” &nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>&nbsp;http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/kitchenware-outfitters-makes-donation-boy-scouts#commentsYour Good NewsSavannah Morning NewsCoastal GeorgiaAmericaBarbara FreemanBoy Scouts of AmericaDavid FreemanGeography of GeorgiaGeography of the United StatesPublixQuotationSavannah Morning NewsSavannah, GeorgiaScoutingTwelve Oaks shopping centerFri, 20 Feb 2015 19:31:40 +0000Savannah Morning News1084768 at http://savannahnow.com Travis J. Gough graduates from basic traininghttp://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/travis-j-gough-graduates-basic-training
<p>Air Force&nbsp;Airman&nbsp;Travis&nbsp;J.&nbsp;Gough&nbsp;graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas.</p><p>The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.</p><p>Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.</p><p class="hn-story-relative">Gough is the son of Jane Gough of Sahvannah and Bobby Gough of Corona, Calif., and&nbsp;step-son of Sonia Gough of Corona, Calif. He is also the brother of Dalton Gough of Yorba Linda, Calif., and&nbsp;Tyler Gough of Mcdonough, Ga.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p class="hn-story-school">The airman graduated in 2013 from Yorba Linda High School, Yorba Linda, Calif.&nbsp;</p>http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/travis-j-gough-graduates-basic-training#commentsYour Good NewsSavannah Morning NewsSan AntonioAir ForceAir force ranksAirmanFamily RelationJane GoughJoint Base San AntonioMilitaryMilitary education and trainingPerson LocationRecruit trainingSavannah Morning NewsTexasUnited StatesYorba Linda, CaliforniaFri, 20 Feb 2015 19:28:06 +0000Savannah Morning News1084766 at http://savannahnow.comHistoric Savannah Foundation hosts Black History Month eventshttp://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/historic-savannah-foundation-hosts-black-history-month-events
<div><img src="http://sav-cdn.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/story_slideshow_thumb/DSCN0507.JPG" alt="" title="" class="imagecache imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb imagecache-default imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb_default" width="280" height="210" /></div><p>Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF), a non-profit historic preservation organization, hosted Black History Month events today for students in HSF’s Hands On History program at Woodville-Tompkins Technical and Career High School and the Savannah Early College Program. The day’s program consisted of two talks, one by nationally recognized author and columnist Stephanie Deutsch and the other by local history enthusiast Vaughnette Goode-Walker.&nbsp;</p><p>“We’re pleased HSF was able to bring together regional and national experts to celebrate Black History Month,” said Daniel Carey, HSF president and CEO. “It is important to involve students in our preservation efforts because, as the next generation, they will need to know their history before they can understand their future direction.” &nbsp;</p><p>Deutsch, who provided the keynote address, discussed the Rosenwald Schools, the informal name applied to more than 5,000 schools, shops and teachers’ homes built primarily for the education of African-Americans in the early 20th century. She is the author of You Need a Schoolhouse: Booker T. Washington, Julius Rosenwald and the Building of Schools for the Segregated South, published in 2011 by Northwestern University Press.</p><p>Goode-Walker, who owns and operates Footprints of Savannah Walking Tours and who was responsible for the recent re-interpretation and update of the King-Tisdell Cottage exhibits, led the tour of the cottage. The King-Tisdell Cottage, Savannah's only black history house museum, tells the story of African-Americans in historic preservation.</p><p>The program also included a tour of the Beach Institute, erected in 1867 as the first school built in Savannah for the education of African-Americans, and a brief tour of the Beach Institute neighborhood, focusing on the Live in a Landmark Initiative that HSF carried out in the 1990s.&nbsp;</p><p>Approximately 50 students participated in the day-long program, sponsored by a grant from Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. New Savannah residents Bob and Jeanne Rosenwald, relatives of the Rosenwald Schools’ Julius Rosenwald, were also in attendance as special guests of HSF.&nbsp;</p><p>“We are pleased to help spread the word about the vital partnership between Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald to underwrite the construction of some 5,000 public schools to enable quality education for African-Americans in the segregated south between 1912 and 1932,” said Mr. Rosenwald.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>&nbsp;http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/historic-savannah-foundation-hosts-black-history-month-events#commentsYour Good NewsSavannah Morning NewsWoodvilleBooker T. WashingtonHSFSavannah Walking ToursAlfred E. Beach High SchoolAuthor and columnistBooker T. WashingtonDaniel CareyDiplomatic RelationsEducation in the United StatesGeography of GeorgiaGeorgiaJulius RosenwaldJulius RosenwaldPerson Careerpresident and CEOQuotationRosenwald schoolsSavannah Morning NewsSavannah, GeorgiaStephanie DeutschUnited StatesFri, 20 Feb 2015 19:26:26 +0000Savannah Morning News1084765 at http://savannahnow.comMeals on Wheels recipients receive special Valentineshttp://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/meals-wheels-recipients-receive-special-valentines
<div><img src="http://sav-cdn.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/story_slideshow_thumb/Valentines 2015.jpg" alt="" title="" class="imagecache imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb imagecache-default imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb_default" width="280" height="162" /></div><p>Recipients of the Meals On Wheels program, an in-home delivery meal service provided by Senior Citizens, Inc. (SCI), got a special surprise on Valentine’s Day this year.&nbsp;</p><p>Local runner, Victoria Ten Broeck, organized a RUNject (Runner Geared Community Service Project) to provide homemade Valentine’s Day cards to be delivered to every person who receives Meals On Wheels with SCI on Valentine’s Day. Under her thoughtful leadership, she brought together other local runners, girl scout troops, elementary school students and more to pitch in and create 2,538 heartfelt cards for this special project.</p><p>“It’s simple actions like giving a card that can make all the difference in the lives of some of Meals On Wheels recipients,” said SCI President Patti Lyons. “Many times, the Meals on Wheels volunteer or staff driver is likely the only person a senior will see in an entire day or even a week. These Valentine’s Day cards are sure to make a lot folks very happy.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>SCI would like to thank all who helped:</p><p>•&nbsp;Hancock Day School - 5th Grade &amp; Middle School</p><p>•&nbsp;Marshpoint Elementary School</p><p>•&nbsp;Shuman Elementary - Mrs. Gidden’s 4th Grade Class</p><p>•&nbsp;Shuman Girl Scout Troop</p><p>•&nbsp;United Way staff</p><p>•&nbsp;May Howard Elementary School</p><p>•&nbsp;Girl Scout Troop 30113</p><p>•&nbsp;Heard Elementary- 2nd, 3rd and 5th Grade</p><p>•&nbsp;Blessed Sacrament- Mrs. Brooke’s Pre-K Class&nbsp;</p><p>•&nbsp;Georgetown Elementary School- 1st and 2nd Grades</p><p>•&nbsp;Spencer Elementary School- 3rd Grade</p><p>•&nbsp;Coffee Pointe Neighborhood</p><p>•&nbsp;Skidaway Preschool</p><p>Currently SCI prepares more than 3,500 home-delivered meals and an additional 700 meals to sites each week in Chatham, Effingham, Bryan, Liberty and McIntosh counties.&nbsp;</p>&nbsp;http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/meals-wheels-recipients-receive-special-valentines#commentsYour Good NewsSavannah Morning NewsSenior Citizens Inc.AMPAsteriskCharitable organizationsElementary SchoolHeartMeals on WheelsPatti LyonsPerson CareerpresidentQuotationrunnerSavannah Morning NewsValentine's DayVICTORIA TEN BROECKXMLFri, 20 Feb 2015 19:22:36 +0000Savannah Morning News1084764 at http://savannahnow.comFormer Cub Scouts earn Eagle Scout rank togetherhttp://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/former-cub-scouts-earn-eagle-scout-rank-together
<div><img src="http://sav-cdn.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/story_slideshow_thumb/ChrisHeathGeorge.jpg" alt="" title="" class="imagecache imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb imagecache-default imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb_default" width="280" height="186" /></div><p>On Feb. 6 &nbsp;at 7 p.m., three Boy Scouts from Troop 332 who made the journey to Eagle Scout together were honored at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony at Statesboro First United Methodist Church. &nbsp;</p><p>George Gagel, Christopher Koehler and Heath Aldredge have been in Scouting together since they were Cub Scouts, and they even coordinated their Eagle Scout Service Projects to benefit the same organization, "Marcella’s Community Safe House," a new shelter for serving at-risk girls in Bulloch County, Ga. &nbsp;</p><p>Scoutmaster Brian Koehler said, “It is very rare for three boys to earn their Eagle Rank at the same time. These three boys are self-motivated and decided to coordinate their projects by asking the shelter director what was needed most. &nbsp;Chris built them a patio with picnic tables, George built a privacy fence and Heath built a lawn equipment storage shelter.”&nbsp;</p>http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/former-cub-scouts-earn-eagle-scout-rank-together#commentsYour Good NewsSavannah Morning NewsAdvancement and recognition in the Boy Scouts of AmericaBoy ScoutingBrian KoehlerChristopher KoehlerCub ScoutCub ScoutingEagle ScoutsGeorge GagelGeorgiaHeath AldredgeOutdoor recreationQuotationRecreationSavannah Morning NewsScoutingScouting IrelandScoutsFri, 20 Feb 2015 19:18:58 +0000Savannah Morning News1084763 at http://savannahnow.com The Living Vine receives granthttp://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/living-vine-receives-grant
<div><img src="http://sav-cdn.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/story_slideshow_thumb/georgia baptist.jpg" alt="" title="" class="imagecache imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb imagecache-default imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb_default" width="280" height="186" /></div><p>Debbie Hanna, left, administrator at The Living Vine pregnancy resource center in Savannah, accepts a check for $25,714 from Georgia Baptist Convention Executive Director J. Robert White, left, in a Feb. 5 award ceremony in suburban Atlanta. </p><p>Hanna was one of 54 grant recipients from among 89 applicants chosen to receive financial assistance from the Georgia Baptist Health Care Ministry Foundation operated by the Convention. The funds will be used to help provide crisis pregnancy care. The Living Vine’s website is <a href="http://www.thelivingvine.org">www.thelivingvine.org</a> . The Foundation distributed $3,256,924 million in the annual awards ceremony at the Georgia Baptist Missions and Ministry Center in Duluth.&nbsp;</p>http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/living-vine-receives-grant#commentsYour Good NewsSavannah Morning NewsHealthLaborSocial IssuesTechnologyAtlantaadministratorAtlantaContact DetailsDebbie Hannaexecutive directorGeography of GeorgiaGeography of the United StatesGeorgiaGeorgiaHealthJ. Robert WhiteLaborPerson CareerSavannah metropolitan areaSavannah Morning NewsSavannah, GeorgiaSocial IssuesTechnologyUSDFri, 20 Feb 2015 19:10:07 +0000Savannah Morning News1084762 at http://savannahnow.comArmstrong hosts an An Artistic Discoveryhttp://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/armstrong-hosts-artistic-discovery
<p>As part of its Young Artist Series of public arts events and activities, the Armstrong State University Department of Art, Music &amp; Theatre (Armstrong AMT) hosted an awards ceremony/gallery reception at 2 p.m. on Feb. 15 for the talented young regional artists who created the 81 artworks currently on display at the Armstrong Fine Arts Gallery in An Artistic Discovery 2015.&nbsp;</p><p>Armstrong AMT department head Tom Cato, Ed. D. presided over an awards ceremony to recognize all place-winners the Honorable Buddy Carter’s District.&nbsp;</p><p>An Artistic Discovery is the annual United States Congressional High School Juried Art Exhibition for Georgia’s 1st District. Beyond the desire to have artwork chosen for display in this prestigious exhibition, artists are vying for various awards ranging from book and cash place-winning prizes to the cherished Congressional Art Award.</p><p>Savannah Arts Academy’s Ellie Duffy is the 2015 Congressional Art Award winner. She will have Benito, her winning entry, on display for one year commencing this May as part of a National Art Exhibition of high school students’ work in the corridor leading to the United States Capitol in Washington D.C. Her teacher is Mr. Steve Schetski.</p><p>This year 147 works created by 125 high school artists from throughout honorable Buddy Carter’s U.S. Congressional District were submitted for consideration in this highly competitive juried exhibition. Juror Sandra Colquitt has selected 81 pieces from 61 of the artists for inclusion in this year’s exhibit. This year 10 schools participated in the exhibition.</p><p>The Honorable Buddy Carter is United States Representative for the First Congressional District of Georgia, which is comprised of 17 counties in Southeast Georgia, including Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Camden, Charlton, Chatham, Clinch, Echols, Effingham (part), Glynn, Liberty, Long, Lowndes (part), McIntosh, Pierce, Ware, and Wayne Counties. </p><p>Awards list:</p><p><strong>1st District CONGRESSIONAL AWARD</strong></p><p>Ellie Duffy, Savannah Arts Academy, Benito</p><p><strong>JUROR’S CHOICE AWARD</strong></p><p>Noah Naugle, Savannah Arts Academy, Weathered</p><p><strong>FIRST PLACE AWARD</strong></p><p>Bethany Panhorst, Savannah Arts Academy, Ask and It Will Be Given</p><p><strong>SECOND PLACE AWARD</strong></p><p>Regan Smith, Savannah Arts Academy, Death in an Art Class</p><p><strong>THIRD PLACE AWARD</strong></p><p>Sarah Dusek, Savannah Arts Academy, Queen of the Night</p><p><strong>HONORABLE MENTION</strong></p><p>Cheyanne Dupont, Savannah Arts Academy, Heart of Gold</p><p>Cheyanne Dupont, Savannah Arts Academy, What a Bee-autiful Day Lily</p><p>Elise Hansen, St. Vincent’s Academy, Abstraction</p><p>Ryan Heebner, Savannah Arts Academy, Savannah Daydreamer</p><p>Taylor Dallas, Long County High School, Dancing in the Dark</p><p>Alex Rodriguez, Savannah Arts Academy, Mochi</p><p>Stephanie McAllister, Savannah Arts Academy, Jugman Dudes</p><p>Tannika Brown, Sol C. Johnson High School, Self Portrait</p><p>Taylor Ward, Sol C. Johnson High School, Caught in a bright light</p><p>Nicole Wentz, Windsor Forest High School, Sphinx</p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/armstrong-hosts-artistic-discovery#commentsYour Good NewsSavannah Morning NewsArmstrong Atlantic State UniversityArmstrong Fine Arts GalleryartistDepartment HeadEllie DuffyGeography of GeorgiaGeorgiaGeorgiaPerson CareerSavannah Arts AcademySavannah metropolitan areaSavannah Morning NewsSavannah, GeorgiaTom CatoUnited StatesFri, 20 Feb 2015 19:04:28 +0000Savannah Morning News1084759 at http://savannahnow.comLindsey Ann Long named to Dean’s List at North Greenville Universityhttp://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/lindsey-ann-long-named-dean-s-list-north-greenville-university
<p>&nbsp;North Greenville University has recognized Lindsey Ann Long for her academic accomplishments by naming her to the Dean’s List for the fall 2014 semester.&nbsp;</p><p>To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must maintain a 3.5 grade point average while taking a minimum of 12 hours.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-20/lindsey-ann-long-named-dean-s-list-north-greenville-university#commentsYour Good NewsSavannah Morning NewsdeanDean's ListEducationEmployment ChangeGeography of the United StatesGifted educationGreenvilleGreenville UniversityGreenville, South CarolinaLindseyLindsey Ann LongNorth Greenville UniversityNorth Greenville UniversitySavannah Morning NewsSouth CarolinaStudentsFri, 20 Feb 2015 18:58:04 +0000Savannah Morning News1084757 at http://savannahnow.comRima Atodaria named to Barton Community College's Dean's Listhttp://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-18/rima-atodaria-named-barton-community-colleges-deans-list
<p class="MsoNormalCxSpFirst">Barton Community College in Great Bend, Kan., has named 225 students to the President’s List for the fall 2014 semester.&nbsp; To qualify for this honor, students must have been enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours and maintained a grade point average of 4.0 on a 4.0 or "A" letter scale.</p><p>Rima Atodaria of Savannah was named to the list. <br /> <br /> <br /> </p>http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-18/rima-atodaria-named-barton-community-colleges-deans-list#commentsYour Good NewsSavannah Morning NewsGreat BendBarton Community CollegeCourse creditdeanDean's ListGifted educationKansaspresidentRima AtodariaSavannah Morning NewsXMLWed, 18 Feb 2015 20:47:14 +0000Savannah Morning News1084565 at http://savannahnow.comCoastal Living names Tybee Island one of “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns”http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-18/coastal-living-names-tybee-island-one-america-s-happiest-seaside-towns
<p>Tybee Island, a charming southern beach town just 20 minutes east of historic downtown Savannah, was named one of the top 10 “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns” in the March issue of Coastal Living, on newsstands now.&nbsp;</p><p>Time Inc.’s Coastal Living, the leading authority on coastal home and travel, announced today its fourth annual top ten list of “America’s Happiest Seaside Towns.” The complete list can be found online at <a href="http://www.coastalliving.com/happytowns2015. " title="www.coastalliving.com/happytowns2015. ">www.coastalliving.com/happytowns2015. </a></p><p>Voting to name the number one, “America’s Happiest Seaside Town,” will begin today online and continue through March 31. Voters can visit &nbsp;www.coastalliving.com/happytowns2015 to cast their vote for their favorite seaside town. The final ranked list of the "America's Happiest Seaside Towns" will be featured in the July/August print issue of Coastal Living, on sale June 19 and also on <a href="http://www.coastalliving.com. " title="www.coastalliving.com. ">www.coastalliving.com. </a></p><p>Online voters can follow the conversation and help spread the word via social media with #CLHappyTown throughout the voting period.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-18/coastal-living-names-tybee-island-one-america-s-happiest-seaside-towns#commentsYour Good NewsSavannah Morning NewsHuman InterestSeaside TownCoastalTime Inc.AmericaCoastContact DetailsGeography of GeorgiaGeography of the United StatesGeorgiaHuman InterestSavannahSavannah metropolitan areaSavannah Morning NewsSavannah, GeorgiaSeasideSeaside resortSeaside, FloridaSS SavannahTybee Island, Georgiawww.coastalliving.com/happytowns2015Wed, 18 Feb 2015 20:39:02 +0000Savannah Morning News1084562 at http://savannahnow.comRemon Truell serving aboard U.S. Navy destroyer USS Fitzgeraldhttp://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-18/remon-truell-serving-aboard-us-navy-destroyer-uss-fitzgerald
<div><img src="http://sav-cdn.com/sites/default/files/imagecache/story_slideshow_thumb/Truell_Remon_150211-N-YM440-388.jpg" alt="" title="" class="imagecache imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb imagecache-default imagecache-story_slideshow_thumb_default" width="280" height="420" /></div><p>YOKOSUKA, Japan – A 2012 Groves High School graduate and Savannah native is serving aboard the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Fitzgerald (DDG 62), living and working at the Navy’s forward-deployed base south of Tokyo.</p><p>Seaman Remon Truell is a boatswain’s mate aboard the destroyer operating out of Yokosuka, which is located approximately 35 miles south of Tokyo and accommodates the United States’ furthest forward-deployed naval forces.</p><p>An Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, Fitzgerald is 505 feet long or more than 1 1/2 football fields. The ship is 66 feet wide, weighs more than 9,200 tons, and its four gas turbine engines can push the ship through the ocean at nearly 35 miles per hour. The ship is named in honor of Lt. William Charles Fitzgerald, who was posthumously awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism on August 7, 1967 in Vietnam.</p><p>As a Sailor with numerous responsibilities, Truell said he is proud to serve his country aboard a destroyer in Japan.</p><p>“I am responsible the upkeep of the ship and making sure that it is in working order and looks good,” said Truell.</p><p>Truell also said he is proud of the work he is doing as part of the Fitzgerald’s 300-member crew, living thousands of miles from home, and protecting America on the world’s oceans.</p><p>“I am thankful that my division aboard the ship welcomed me with open arms and made me feel like a part of the team,” said Truell.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-18/remon-truell-serving-aboard-us-navy-destroyer-uss-fitzgerald#commentsYour Good NewsBy Navy Office of Community Outreach for the Savannah Morning NewsTokyoYokosukaArleigh Burke class destroyerGuided missile destroyerJapanNavyQuotationRemon TruellSavannah Morning NewsUnited StatesUnited States NavyUSS FitzgeraldWatercraftWilliam Charles FitzgeraldWilliam Charles FitzgeraldWed, 18 Feb 2015 20:36:05 +0000By Navy Office of Community Outreach for the Savannah Morning News1084561 at http://savannahnow.comPooler student earns spot on 4.0 business Honor Scholars list at FHSUhttp://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-18/pooler-student-earns-spot-40-business-honor-scholars-list-fhsu
<p>Bobby Martinez of Pooler , a senior majoring in management, earned a perfect 4.0 GPA during the fall 2014 semester and was named to the College of Business and Entrepreneurship Honor Scholar list at Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kan.&nbsp;</p><p>Martinez was also listed on the recent Deans Honor Roll for the fall 2014 semester.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>http://savannahnow.com/your-good-news/2015-02-18/pooler-student-earns-spot-40-business-honor-scholars-list-fhsu#commentsYour Good NewsSavannah Morning NewsHaysAmerican Association of State Colleges and UniversitiesBobby MartinezCollege of BusinessEducationFort HaysFort Hays State UniversityFort Hays State UniversityFort Hays State UniversityGradeHaysHays, KansasKansasKansasNorth Central Association of Colleges and SchoolsSavannah Morning NewsWed, 18 Feb 2015 20:32:23 +0000Savannah Morning News1084560 at http://savannahnow.com